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  1. The Place de la Concorde (French: [plas də la kɔ̃kɔʁd]; lit. 'Concord Square') is one of the major public squares in Paris, France. Measuring 7.6 ha (19 acres) in area, it is the largest square in the French capital. It is located in the city's eighth arrondissement, at the eastern end of the Champs-Élysées.

  2. Apr 5, 2024 · Place de la Concorde, public square in central Paris, situated on the right bank of the Seine between the Tuileries Gardens and the western terminus of the Champs-Élysées. It was intended to glorify King Louis XV, though during the French Revolution various royals, including Louis XVI, were executed there.

  3. Place de la Concorde – Paris, Royalty & Revolutionaries. It's the largest place, or square, in Paris — although Place de la Concorde is actually an octagon that connects Champs-Elysées to the Jardin des Tuileries and Eglise de la Madeleine to the Palais Bourbon across the river.

  4. Place de la Concorde is a huge public square where many important events in French history took place, including all of the royal beheadings during the French Revolution. The centerpiece is a 3,400 year old obelisk from Luxor, which was a gift from Egypt. There are also 2 immense attractive fountains.

  5. Place de la Concorde. The Place de la Concorde is situated between Champs-Élysées and the Tuileries Garden, and due to its history it's one of the city’s most representative public squares. The Place de la Concorde is the second largest square in France after the Place des Quinconces in Bordeaux.

  6. Jan 17, 2024 · Place de la Concorde is a large square with a central location that is situated near many of the most famous sights in the city. The square played an important role in history, and lots of important historical events took place at the square.

  7. Monuments & Landmarks in Paris. The opulent Place de la Concorde is the largest public square in Paris. Sprawled out over 20 acres, its beautiful fountains, sculptures and ancient Egyptian obelisk attract visitors from around the world.

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